Angela and Gabby G

Anorexia Nervosa: "Loss of Appetite"

WHY anorexia:

pressure from society
stress

Symptoms:

Severe fainting
Fine Hair
Stop of menstrual cycle
Weakness
Palms and feet turn yellow, due to lack of nutrients
Constipation
Always cold

Signs:

Excessive amount of exercise
Negative attitude towards themselves
Intense fear of gaining weight
Refuses to eat to get nutrition
Loses at least 15% of their body weight
Insists they are fat even if none is actually there
Preoccupied with his or her body image

Treatment:

promote weight gain
promote healthy eating patterns
enlist family support
therapy
specific treatment facilities

SOURCES:
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/anorexianervosa.htm